Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grandimesense
ID:
506490

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gray & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 141 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505822



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum grandimesense
  • Grandimesense Bulbophyllum
  • Grandimesense Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum grandimesense (also called Grandimesense Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and it is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum grandimesense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make medicines for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum grandimesense is yellow and bell-shaped with 5 petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum grandimesense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may need additional water in hot climates. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum grandimesense

Bulbophyllum grandimesense is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum grandimesense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum grandimesense?

Bulbophyllum grandimesense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum grandimesense?

Grandimesense Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum grandimesense?

It is native to moist forests and thickets in tropical Asia

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26027: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.